General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: 4-6 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Other: Green; when grown in high light the leaves will have various purple spots and blotches.
Fruit: Other: Small spherical capsule.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Underground structures: Bulb
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Days to germinate: 2-3 weeks
Depth to plant seed: 3/4 inch
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • South Indian Squill
  • Lissungunha
  • Jangali Pnyaaj

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Location: At a Cactus and Succulent show
Date: 2009-04-04

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